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Arabelle

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Pronounced ar-ab-EHL-leh /ær.æb.ˈɛl.lɛ/Medium

Meaning: Invokable, yielding to prayerMedium

In 30 seconds: Arabelle is a French name carrying the sense 'invokable' or 'yielding to prayer'.
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Origin MediumFrench, English, Flemish
MeaningInvokable, yielding to prayer
U.S. rank (2024)#2130 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births89 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,178

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201718932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name is generally connected to the idea of being invoked or yielding to prayer, given in its softened French form ending in -elle. That -elle suffix gives it the same lilt found in many French girls' names. Its meaning ties it to themes of devotion and answered prayer.

The 'belle' ending lends it an obvious prettiness, echoing the French word for beautiful even though the name's roots lie elsewhere.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Arabelle is 'invokable, yielding to prayer', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Arabelle — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Arabelle…

Arabella— The Latinate form of the same name with the identical origin
Annabelle— Shares the soft -belle ending and French flavor
Isabelle— Another -elle French name with a similar graceful sound
Mirabelle— A French -elle name in the same melodic family
Belle— Echoes the closing element of Arabelle

Frequently Asked

What does the name Arabelle mean?

Arabelle is usually explained as meaning 'invokable, yielding to prayer' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Arabelle?

It's commonly said ar-ab-EHL-leh /ær.æb.ˈɛl.lɛ/.

Is Arabelle a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Arabelle is used as a girl name.

How popular is Arabelle?

In 2024, Arabelle ranked #2130 in the U.S. for girls, with 89 births recorded.